Name: ____________________ Open Door 7 __ / 12 points

Partners: _____________________________________

Research/
Information

BelowStandard

1.5Points

Work includes three

or less facts about
the colony that were
found in the research
material.

Project only
demonstrated one or
two of the elements
listed below.

Work includes four

to six unique facts
that were derived
from the research
packet and two or
three similarities to
other colonies.

Any 3 of the following

creative elements:
Technology
o PPT,
Video
Skit/Acting
Costumes
Background

Work includes
seven or more
unique facts that
were derived from
the research packet
and four or more
similarities to other
colonies.

All 4 of the following

creative elements:
Technology
o PPT,
Video
Skit/Acting
Costumes
Background

Standard
2.5Points

Exceeds
Standard
3Points

Creativeoriginal
productcreations/
graphics/designs.

(Test Grade)

Comparing the Colonies

Date Presented: __________

WrittenWorkor
OralPresentation
(VideoPowerPoints/Combination)

Final draft demonstrates little

effort or work is below
expectations. It has not been
edited.
Student uses proper grammar,
and punctuation. Final draft
demonstrate effort. It has
been edited. Student
presented work without just
reading the text. The project
clearly explains similarities
and differences between the
colonies.
Student uses proper grammar,
punctuation, and advanced
vocabulary. Final draft
demonstrates superior effort.
It has been polished and
edited. Written work
continues to mature.

OriginalityandProduct
Responsibility

The student spoke in

front of the class.

Product is more than one week

late.

Student(s) speak slowly,

enunciates words clearly,
and manages time
appropriately. The
presentation includes one
ore more visuals.
Student(s) keeps eye
contact with audience.

The project is
completed/presented on
Tuesday, October 18th. Work
shows appropriate effort. As
an individual, the student
participated, researched, and
produced expected work.

Student(s) speak slowly,

enunciates words clearly,
and manages time
appropriately. The
presentation includes an
outline and one or more
visuals. Student(s) keeps
eye contact with
audience.

The project is
completed/presented on
Tuesday, October 18th. Work
shows appropriate effort. As
an individual, the student
participated, researched, and
produced work that exceeds
expectations.

In a 4-5-minute presentation, demonstrate to the class unique features about your selected colonial region (New England, Middle, and Southern) and how
it was similar and different from the other colonial regions.
Requirements:
The presentation/product teaches about four to six unique facts about the colony and two or three similarities to other neighboring colonial regions.
Creative Items:
Visuals include along with obvious effort appropriate for seventh grade Open Door. Due Wednesday, October 18th.
Please note: While this is a group activity, all students will be individually graded by the teacher. This will include the teachers assessment of each students individual
participation, research, and production.